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A Modern Waterfront Masterpiece

A high-tech, spacious smart home nestled in the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Brand New Waterfront Signature Estate built by SRD Building Corp. This exceptional property is located on a premier corner lot within Boca Raton's most prestigious community, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. The home is over 11, 400 sf of living space and has 6 bedrooms, 8 full and 2 half bathrooms, and a 5 car garage with large gated motor-court. South exposure with 166' of waterfrontage, fully integrated Crestron smart-home system, full house natural gas generator, and exceptional quality and craftsmanship align with every detail throughout this home. 

A stunning coastal route along internationally known Ocean Boulevard/AIA follows a pristine white coastline...  Just across the Intracoastal Waterway lies Boca Raton's most prestigious private country club & yachting community, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, a secluded enclave where privacy and security are unmatched.  Renowned for embodying the best of the Florida coastal lifestyle and offering an unparalleled air of privacy, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is known internationally as one of Florida's most coveted Country Club communities. In fact, Forbes has recognized Royal Palm on its list of "America's Most Exclusive Gated Communities."

David W. Roberts of Royal Palm Properties, was named one of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals by Real Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. According to The Thousand, Roberts had a sales volume totaling $200,987,165, ranking him as #34 in the nation and #1 in Boca Raton, FL. Since 2008, Roberts has continued to make the Top Thousand, ranking in the Top 40 Individuals, by total sales volume, every year.

Royal Palm Properties (RPP) began in 1985 as a specialty boutique real estate agency within the Arvida Corporation, providing high-end services to an exclusive clientele. Consistent, exceptional service has driven our expansion and international recognition as a top-tier luxury real estate service provider. RPP maintains its status as the exclusive brokerage and the only real estate company dedicated solely to selling and leasing Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club real estate.

Over a half-century has passed since Arthur Vining Davis’s vision for a prestigious and luxurious community unlike any other, became a reality. In 1958 he was Chairman of the Aluminum Company of America and was a genius who had done more to develop the production and use of aluminum throughout the world than any other individual. At the time he had a personal need for cash and decided to sell off part of his estimated 100,000 acres of land holdings in Florida. For this purpose the Arvida Corporation was formed, the name Arvida being an acronym for Arthur Vining Davis. Arthur Vining Davis, a true business titan, was diminutive, kindly, gentle and smiling. He took pride in the development of Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. He dined, danced and beamed at the Club’s Inaugural Commodore’s Ball March 19, 1960, in honor of Milton N. Weir, Jr., the Club’s first Commodore.

Milton N. Weir was named President of Arvida. Mr. Weir had been a Gulf Oil Corporation executive, and then a realtor in Pompano Beach. He participated with Mr. Davis in the organization of Arvida in 1958. Mr. Weir was a Yale graduate, a good businessman, pleasantly correct, well spoken, highly ethical, strong minded but not disagreeable, and thoroughly committed to doing things according to the highest standards. This was manifested in Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club by stringent architectural and building specifications. These were set high, so much so that some builders protested they could not build and then sell at competitive prices. Utilities were underground. All roofs were to be white. Lot sizes were larger than customary in other comparable developments. Strict owner obligations were established by the Arvida controlled Royal Palm Improvement Associations. 723 home-sites were originally offered, later redesigned to a stated 742.

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club derived its name from the statuesque Royal Palms bordering Camino Real; the Club’s Blue and Gold colors are from the color theme of early Arvida sales brochures and advertising. These contained such phrases as “Florida’s most desirable home-sites”… “Where contentment knows no bounds”… “The most desirable residential address in Florida”… “Quiet and unpretentious elegance”. Golf, yachting, tennis and the nearby attractions of polo and deep sea fishing were cited.

The original Yacht Club and Country Club buildings, designed by Architect Robert Fitch Smith cost approximately $750,000. Architecture is termed Bahama-Colonial.

Then the most modern Marina piers and docks were contracted for by Lyons-troup, In. for a cost of $108,000. The pool was completed in June 1960.

Another longtime Arvida tradition is the Showcase of Homes, which is held annually in March to showcase the community as well as homes currently for sale. This 60-year tradition has been hosted by David W. Roberts for over 25 years!

Today, Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club has evolved and grown along with Boca Raton. Whether you are looking for a great investment or quality of life, Royal Palm offers both, that is why it has remained South Florida’s most sought-after community for over 60 years.

"I believe an exceptional neighborhood deserves exceptional service. At Royal Palm Properties, we are that service! Our trusted brand ensures decades of experience, knowledge, and unmatched results." - David W. Roberts

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